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The Riigikogu is the parliament of Estonia. Its 101 members are elected at general elections for a term of four years. The Riigikogu passes laws and resolutions, exercises parliamentary supervision and ratifies international agreements.

The Riigikogu has 11 standing commitees and 4 select committees. Commitees of investigation and study committees are formed to investigate issues of public interest or problems of significant imprtance.

February 13

13.02.2003 / Sitting reviews

The deliberation of the matter of significant national importance " Preparations for Estonia’s Accession to the European Union" was resumed in the Riigikogu.

The report was made by Prime Minister Siim Kallas, supplementary report was made by Chairman of the European Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Tunne Kelam. Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristiina Ojuland submitted her supplementary report in writing. Members of the Riigikogu took the floor.

The Riigikogu heard the final report of the Riigikogu Committee of Investigation on Ascertaining the Course and the Expediency of Expenditures of the Privatisation Process of AS Narva Elektrijaamad.

The Riigikogu heard the final report of the Riigikogu Committee of Investigation on Ascertaining the Circumstances Relating to Offences Committed in the Course of Privatisation of AS Eesti Raudtee. * * * Member of the Riigikogu Rainis Ruusamäe as a representative of the initiators withdrew the Bill on the Repeal of § 22Â³ (11) of the Land Reform Act (1267 SE), initiated by Members of the Riigikogu Rainis Ruusamäe, Teet Helm and Ülo Tootsen, planned for the current plenary working week.